DIY & Homemade

DIY & Homemade

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High Linoleic Sunflower Oil
1.0
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7 years ago

This is not good on your face or hair if you get breakouts. I used a cheap sunflower oil in my hair before this that was not high linoleum, and it was fine. But this stuff broke me out all around my h...Read more

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Spironolactone for Acne
5.0
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7 years ago

A few months after turning 23 I developed horrendous, painful cyst acne all over my face. Previously I’d have a pimple here or there but this time it didn’t go away and it quickly consumed my life. I ...Read more

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Squalane Oil (Olive Derived)
1.0
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7 years ago

I was eager to try squalane oil after having read about it. It was not for me. This review is based off of a sample size. Very thankful i didnt buy the whole thing. CONS - no improvement in skin te...Read more

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Aloe Vera Plant
3.0
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7 years ago

I was using this as a serum & makeup primer. I scrape the gel from the leaf & mix it in the blender. Makes for an easier application. Unfortunately, I had to stop due to skin irritation(make sure you ...Read more

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Aloe Vera Plant
3.0
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7 years ago

I was using this as a serum & makeup primer. I scrape the gel from the leaf & mix it in the blender. Makes for an easier application. Unfortunately, I had to stop due to skin irritation(make sure you ...Read more

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Green Tea Tea-Bag Toner
5.0
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7 years ago

PROS - Amazing results for an amazing price - calms skin, relieves inflammation - natural -see results CONS - Time consuming. To make the tea, let it cool..... Not something I generally turn to for ...Read more

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Rosehip Seed Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

One of THE BEST anti-ageing products you can use. Take this from someone who has tried almost every anti-ageing product in existence! Also be aware: the darker the color (orange or red), the better th...Read more

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Spearmint Tea for Acne
5.0
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7 years ago

Worked for me - see my complete review under Unlisted brand - spearmint tea...I hadn't seen it was already listed under the DIY homemade brand. In summary: Took 1 week to start seeing improvement, 4 w...Read more

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Homemade Vitamin C Serum
5.0
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7 years ago

I actually add vitamin c crystals to organic alcohol free witch hazel and it is amazing. Try it, it's soooo cheap, very easy and has absolutely changed my skin texture in just two months.

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Castor Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

I've been a skin care fanatic since my 20s and around 2 yrs ago, I became interested in DIY skincare and cosmetics. Today, it's my biggest hobby..I have a whole closet where you'll find nothing but e...Read more

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Castor Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

I've been a skin care fanatic since my 20s and around 2 yrs ago, I became interested in DIY skincare and cosmetics. Today, it's my biggest hobby..I have a whole closet where you'll find nothing but e...Read more

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Pure Vitamin E Oil (all brands)
5.0
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7 years ago

This saved my skin which with age gets more dehydrated that no moisturiser was making a difference. After cleansing and toning I mix pure vitamin e oil with my hyaluronic serum and massage into my fa...Read more

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Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
4.0
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7 years ago

I’ve used this product for 7 years on and off now to see if it would benefit my acne. I’ve tried it internally by taking it on an empty stomach every morning (ACV purifies the blood and helps the live...Read more

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Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
4.0
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7 years ago

I’ve used this product for 7 years on and off now to see if it would benefit my acne. I’ve tried it internally by taking it on an empty stomach every morning (ACV purifies the blood and helps the live...Read more

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Sunflower Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

I’m using an organic hair oil that has sunflower oil as the main ingredient. It makes my hair SO SOFT. I love it. I think it works as well as sesame oil (previous favorite) but it’s lighter in texture...Read more

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Sunflower Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

I’m using an organic hair oil that has sunflower oil as the main ingredient. It makes my hair SO SOFT. I love it. I think it works as well as sesame oil (previous favorite) but it’s lighter in texture...Read more

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Yogurt Mask
4.0
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7 years ago

Was seriously amazed as the result, left it on for 30 minutes and felt skin flaking off after. Followed up with a rich moisturiser and felt like a whole new person.

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Yogurt Mask
4.0
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7 years ago

Was seriously amazed as the result, left it on for 30 minutes and felt skin flaking off after. Followed up with a rich moisturiser and felt like a whole new person.

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Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
4.0
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7 years ago

I’ve mixed Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar with water to calm down especially bad rosacea flares. I use a 1:1 ratio and keep it in the fridge for about a week. It’s cooling and very soothing.

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Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
4.0
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7 years ago

I’ve mixed Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar with water to calm down especially bad rosacea flares. I use a 1:1 ratio and keep it in the fridge for about a week. It’s cooling and very soothing.

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Castor Oil
3.0
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7 years ago

I had to delete my original review and replace it with a new one. I've bought a castor oil from Amazon, they sell it in a fancy packaging with a dropper and tiny brushes and spooleys for the applicat...Read more

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Castor Oil
3.0
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7 years ago

I had to delete my original review and replace it with a new one. I've bought a castor oil from Amazon, they sell it in a fancy packaging with a dropper and tiny brushes and spooleys for the applicat...Read more

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Aloe Vera Plant
5.0
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7 years ago

I personally have an Aloe Vera plant growing in my house, so I have very easy access to it. I used to use the gel that you buy from the store, and it did help with healing acne, and I would wake up wi...Read more

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Macadamia Nut Oil
2.0
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7 years ago

Of course my skin proves to be extremely reactive to certain ingredients. Macadamia oil didn’t work for my hair when I tried it years ago (weighed it down and made it stringy) but also doesn’t work fo...Read more

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Macadamia Nut Oil
2.0
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7 years ago

Of course my skin proves to be extremely reactive to certain ingredients. Macadamia oil didn’t work for my hair when I tried it years ago (weighed it down and made it stringy) but also doesn’t work fo...Read more

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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
5.0
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7 years ago

All time desert island product. The only thing that takes off waterproof mascara with just a swipe. The best hair mask. The best bath oil. Completely softens dry skin. Not a bad shaving cream. Smells...Read more

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Cinnamon Powder Hair Color
4.0
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7 years ago

Cinnamon to lighten hair? Why not. I have dyed hair - I dyed it a few months ago purple, but my hair ended up a burgundy red instead, the red being very light and showing only on the sun. I decided t...Read more

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Milk of Magnesia as Primer
5.0
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7 years ago

It works for me for staying totally matte. But has anyone had problems with dry mouth and sour saliva after using MoM as a primer?

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